General Motors

Senior Software Engineer, Simulation

General Motors • $129K — $198K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Sunnyvale, CA
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in developing evaluation, simulation, or test frameworks.
  • Proficient in Python for production systems, focusing on unit testing and performance reliability.
  • Proven ability to lead technical design across multiple teams in a distributed environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain test infrastructure for validating autonomous vehicle software.
  • Develop and manage core simulation dashboards to provide insights for engineering teams.
  • Implement scalable simulation quality assessments and standardize processes.
  • Collaborate with various teams to refine simulation validation methodologies.
  • Ensure high standards in code quality and conduct technical mentoring.
  • Utilize AI development tools to enhance productivity and innovation in testing.

Benefits

  • Health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts options available.
  • Retirement savings plan to help secure your future.
  • Tuition assistance programs to support continuous learning.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
  • GM vehicle discounts for employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:
General Motors is a global leader in advanced driver assistance. With Super Cruise hands-free technology in more than 500,000 Super Cruise-equipped vehicles on the road, and over 700 million hands-free miles driven, GM is proving that automation can be trusted, intuitive, and helpful. GM has the global reach to bring cutting-edge advances to everyday drivers at an unprecedented scale. Join us to help deliver the next generation of safe and delightful personal autonomous vehicle experiences.

What You'll Do:

  • Design, build, and maintain large-scale test infrastructure and evaluation pipelines that enable and quantify the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of simulation tests used for autonomous vehicle software validation.


  • Develop and maintain GM's core simulation dashboards and reports, delivering clear, actionable, and interpretable insights on test operations, simulation trust and health trends to engineering teams and leadership.


  • Drive scalable simulation quality assessments, standardized processes, and automation to support seamless integration of automated outputs with human-in-the-loop analysis and evaluation.


  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Autonomy, Systems, Safety, and customer teams to define, refine, and drive consensus on simulation validation methodologies and requirements.


  • Uphold high standards for code quality and software architecture through code reviews and technical leadership, mentoring other engineers on software engineering and simulation testing best practices.


  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools and analytics platforms to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and drive innovation in simulation testing.


What You Must Have:

  • 5+ years of applied experience developing complex evaluation, simulation, or test frameworks.


  • Proficient in developing Python for production systems, including unit testing, code review, performance tradeoffs, and reliability best practices.


  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical design and execution across multiple teams and organizations in a remote or distributed environment.


  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.


  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

  • Experience testing and evaluating robotics systems or autonomous vehicles, including working on simulation frameworks.


  • Experience working on test strategies and validation for safety-critical products.


  • A strong, data-driven curiosity to investigate anomalies and systematically root-cause discrepancies.


  • Familiarity with SQL, time-series data analysis, performance monitoring tools and dashboarding systems (e.g., Looker, Streamlit).


Hybrid/Remote:

This role can be based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Sunnyvale or Mountain View you are expected to report to that location three times per week.

*This job may be eligible for relocation benefits if you are interested in relocating to the bay area.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $129,400 and $198,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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